NE2 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Warwick Street, 0.5km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00189971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARWICK STREET, NE2 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWICK STREET, NE2 1BB.
1,183
21
£ 0 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 48% private renter occupancy, NE2 1BB is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1BB. The average age is 21.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1BB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hotspur Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Byker Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
Northern Counties School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Grate0.9 km
- Tyneside Vineyard0.4 km
- Carpati0.8 km
- Potraviny0.8 km
- Premier1.0 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rosebery Hotel1.0 km
- The Avenue Hotel1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.9 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- The Double Diner0.9 km
- The Patricia0.7 km
- Victors1.0 km
- Cog and Wheel0.5 km
- Gingerino's Kitchen/Gingerino's0.5 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Hancock1.0 km
- Blue Bell0.5 km
- Tipsy Toad/ In Bread kitchen1.0 km
- Tanners Arms0.5 km
- Bar 220.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Davincci’s0.7 km
- Pizza express jesmond Ltd0.7 km
- Starbeck Deli0.4 km
- Gills Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kingdom Life Community Grocery1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.0 km
- Newcastle1.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.1 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.1 km
- Portland Street-Warwick Street0.2 km
- Portland Road-Shield Court0.3 km
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21BB · Data under Open Government Licence